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In the news release, Meijer Adjusts Store Hours to Increase Shopper Flexibility, issued 14-May-2020 by Meijer over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the third paragraph, second sentence, should read "Senior citizens are considered age 60 and older" rather than "Senior citizens are considered age 65 and older" as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
Meijer Adjusts Store Hours to Increase Shopper Flexibility
Retailer also extends dedicated times for seniors, customers with chronic health conditions, frontline workers and team members
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today it is adjusting store hours to allow more time for customers to get their shopping essentials and extending the times its stores dedicate to senior citizens, customers with chronic health conditions, essential service workers and its team members.
New store hours are as follows:
- Meijer stores will close overnight at midnight local time, beginning Friday, May 15, and will open each morning at 6 a.m. local time.
- Meijer Express convenience store locations will close overnight at 11 p.m. and open each morning at 6 a.m.; pay-at-the-pump fuel sales will remain available 24 hours a day.
- Meijer stores will extend dedicated shopping times for senior citizens and customers with chronic health conditions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 a.m. local time. Pharmacies will continue opening at 7 a.m. on those days.
- Meijer stores will extend dedicated shopping times for essential service workers and Meijer team members on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8 a.m. local time. Pharmacies will continue opening at 7 a.m. on those days.
Essential service workers include all medical workers, first responders and law enforcement. Senior citizens are considered age 60 and older. Meijer is asking its customers and the public to please respect the times for these important groups.
"These extended hours will best serve all our customers and provide more flexibility to shop Meijer stores," said Rick Keyes, Meijer President and Chief Executive Officer. "As communities begin to re-open, it's more important than ever that we find new ways to adjust and reshape how our customers shop for products they need while keeping their families safe."
About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 248 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the "one-stop shopping" concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.
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